American Airlines Baggage Fee?

Question

I know that American Airlines is introducing a $15 baggage fee. It says that if you purchased tickets or are flying before June 15 you are exempt from the fee. I'm flying in July, but I purchased my tickets about 2 weeks ago. I'm assuming I don't have to pay the fee, correct?

Thanks and I appreciate any help I can get.

Answer 1

Hi, you are exempt if you bought your ticket already...and if you are flying to a destination outside the US, check the American website - there are different (better) rules!

From the American website:

http://www.aa.com/aa/i18nForward.do?p=/u...

For flights within the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and between the United States/U.S. Virgin Islands and Canada the following fees apply:

May 12 - June 14, 2008

Customers who purchase domestic economy class tickets May 12 - June 14, 2008, may check one bag for free and check a second bag for $25 each way.

June 15, 2008

Customers who purchase domestic economy class tickets on or after June 15, 2008, will be charged $15 each way for the first checked bag and $25 each way for the second checked bag.

Answer 2

Call to confirm. Otherwise you might be in for a surprise at the airport. Delta pulled some similar garbage and nobody in customer service knew the right answer. I got different answers from different people. But finally when we came to the airport, we pleaded our case and they waived the fee.

Answer 3

Well, im going on American this upcoming week. I'm pretty sure i'm NOT paying a baggage fee because i bought my ticket on Jun 1st. When i come back, i'll try to write what happened